The history of Simpsonville from the perspective of a Cub Scout

1. Historian Presentation
– Simpsonville KY
• By: Jackson Sponel
• March 1, 2016

2. Presentation Overview
• Wolf Adventure: Council Fire
Belt Loop # 3A
• Learn about the changes in your
community (history), and create a
project to show your den how the
community has changed

3. Population in Decades
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Simpsonville Population
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Simpsonville is a city

4. Population in Decades
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• In 1833 – There were about 77 people in Simpsonville
• From 1850 until 1950 population stayed the same
• Starting in 1960, the population started to grow
Simpsonville is a city

5. Simpsonville KY ~ Civil War Facts:

6. Simpsonville KY ~ Civil War Facts:
West of Simpsonville on US 60 are white headstones next to the road, this sign
tell us about them.

7. Simpsonville KY ~ Civil War Facts:
 January 25, 1865 ~ Company E in the 5Th Colored
Calvary were on their way to Louisville with 900
cattle, when they were ambushed by Confederate
Soldiers.
 22 Colored Soldiers were killed.
 Most of the colored soldiers were slaves.
 The dead men were buried in a big grave.
 Most of the soldiers are still listed as MIA (Missing
In Action)
 The headstones to the left were placed to remind us
of these soldiers.

8. Old Stone Inn – Simpsonville KY
 Was built in 1800’s (1817 was finished)
 It has been a carriage stop
 It was a home
 It was an Inn (hotel)
 It is now a restaurant

9. NEW Additions – Simpsonville KY
 New sidewalks Downtown
 Stop Light at Todd’s Point Rd.
 The Outlet Mall – The Outlet Shoppes of the
Bluegrass

10. QUESTIONS ????